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Five Most Anticipated New TV Shows

By Seth Freilich | Posted Under Seriously Random Lists | Comments (16)



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If you’ve been paying any attention to our site this week, or any site that covers TV nonsense, you know that the networks have announced their new schedules, and the new shows that go with ‘em. Well here are the five most anticipated of those shows.

5. “Blue Bloods” (CBS, Fridays at 10 p.m.) Yes, it’s a cop show. But at least they’re trying to go a bit beyond a normal procedural, by mixing it in with a family drama. But it’s been far too long since that mustache has been a regular part of my TV viewing.


4. “Ride-Along” (Fox, Mondays at 9 p.m. in the winter/spring) Yes, it’s another cop show on my list. But Shawn Ryan make’m some good TV.


3. “No Ordinary Family” (ABC, Tuesdays at 8 p.m.) Michael Chicklis, Romany Malco, and Tate Donovan are great. Autumn Reaser is ok, but damn purty. And Julie Benz may never be as good as her last scene in “Dexter,” but still. This is an intriguing show that may go too far into campy and cheesy Fantastic Four/”Heroes” domain, particularly given this clip, but it’s worth getting the benefit of the doubt.

2. “Mr. Sunshine” (ABC, Unscheduled Midseason Replacement) Miss Chanandler Bong and C.J. Cregg? Always a welcome addition to the TV.

1 .”Undercovers” (NBC, Wednesdays at 8 p.m.) NBC was hoping to claim dominion over this relatively open timeslot with J.J. Abrams’ new show, and then CBS threw the Peacock for a loop by moving “Survivor” to this same time slot. Which means NBC will be playing the “from the creator of ‘Lost’ and ‘Fringe’” card even more. Such oversaturation may backfire a bit, but this show will still be highly watched when it premieres, even if the “Lost” finale this Sunday leaves some folks pissed. Based on these video clips, the show’s going to have to do some work to keep those viewers coming back, but it’s got some potential.












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Comments

I hate using this more than once a week but:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zNjQecyjE8

Posted by: D-Day at May 20, 2010 3:15 PM

I do love me some Miss Chanandler Bong.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at May 20, 2010 3:16 PM

Ok, so what do we have here..?
Nope, can't watch it. Ok..
Cop Show? eh.. Saw a hot lady cop at the Starbucks earlier today though.
Nope, doesn't play..... All rightie.
Not available in my area. Well, how about that?
Undercover? Wish it wouldn't play in my area..

Guess I'll go read the phone book.
Again...

Posted by: Odnon at May 20, 2010 4:36 PM

Miss Chanandler Bong

That made my heart go squee. I'm looking forward to trying out Mr Sunshine.

Posted by: Patty O'Green at May 20, 2010 4:36 PM

I like the concept of Undercovers, the execution not so much. Boris Kodjoe is hella sexy but he should have stuck to modeling, I'm not a big fan of him as an actor.

Posted by: kooling123 at May 20, 2010 4:41 PM

"I'm crazy high right now." I LOVE Allison Janney. Love, love, love. Why is that show not a regular fall pickup? Stupid networks.

Posted by: Even Stevens at May 20, 2010 4:45 PM

Allison Janney is basically what I want to be when I grow up.

Posted by: esme at May 20, 2010 5:04 PM

Chanandler and C.J.? Hell, yes!
My reservoir of good will for Michael Chiklis makes me want to see his new show.
"Ride Along" has an interesting premise and a nice bloodline.
"Blue Bloods" is gonna get at least a brief look.
I am actually looking forward to everything on the list except "Undercovers". Having never been a big fan of Abrams' work, I'll likely give it a pass.

Posted by: Spender at May 20, 2010 6:47 PM

"But Shawn Ryan make’m some good TV."

If by "good TV" you mean worst accents ever I'm with you.

Here's a hint:

Everyone in Chicago sounds like they are from Chicago. Even the Australians.

Posted by: I.J. Reilly at May 20, 2010 8:13 PM

MARRY ME JANNEY.

Posted by: figgy at May 20, 2010 10:25 PM

CHANDLER!!! C.J.!!!! Hot Guy from 'Las Vegas'!!!
Yea!!!
Makes me sooooo happy. I'd better be able to watch the goddamn thing online.

Posted by: Lindsey with an 'e' at May 21, 2010 1:22 AM

C.J. Cregg is my hero. I hope they let her be her fantastic seven foot self. Psh, as if they could stifle her awesomeness if they tried, nevermind.
"What's your Secret Service code name? ...Mine's 'Flamingo'."
"That's nice."
"No, that's not nice."
"Flamingo's a nice looking bird."
"A flamingo is a ridiculous looking bird."
"You're not ridiculous looking."
"I know I'm not ridiculous looking."

"The theme of this year's event is 'Learning is Delightful and Delicious' - as, by the way, am I."
Good lord I miss The West Wing. And she is of course utterly delightful in Drop Dead Gorgeous as well.

Posted by: BiblioGeek at May 21, 2010 2:17 AM

Allison Janney and Matthew Perry! Can't wait.

And now, one quote for each to celebrate (chosen from their lessen praised work)

"'Heinous bitch' is the term used most often. You might want to work on that."

"But it's going to be our show now, and only one of use can screw up at a time. And I think we both know that most of the time it's going to be me."

Posted by: WestCoastPat at May 21, 2010 6:46 AM

You shut your mouth about Rita!!

Posted by: Eva at May 21, 2010 9:15 AM

Oh my fucking GOD - did you just SPOILER fucking Season 4 of Dexter for me?!?!!!

What the hell happens to RITA?!

Jumping Jaysus on a ..... (&#%(#&%$JELLYBEAN.... I'm ordering Showetime just so we can catch up on Season 4 (seeing as it's NOT available on Netflix)... and now THIS??

Posted by: Stella at May 21, 2010 3:25 PM

ok, sorry guys - i'm having to view Pajiba through a fucking VOSP which essentially renders my connection as DIAL UP. I didn't realize Julie Benz is now on this new show as in for reals. Which means there really is some crazy shit in store for Rita. /shakes fist at internet gods. /and fucking Showtime


so, on another note, no, uh, love for Hawaii 5-0?

Posted by: Stella at May 21, 2010 3:31 PM